Brittany

1: Define and explain cyberbullying. This should be clear, concise, and orginial (you may use research, but your definition should be in your own words.) 2: How does cyberbullying happen? 3: What does cyberbullying look like? 4: What are some signs that someone may be the victim of cyberbullying?

Our case study's name is Jamey Rodemeyer.

"Cyberbullying: Portrait of a Cyberbully." //Help Protect Your Child's Online Reputation From Damage//. Accerated Business, 31 Oct. 2010. Web. 23 Feb.2012. .

Cyberbullying is when a kid or a person gets harassed over technology by another person. When it comes to cyberbullying there are many affects to it. For example some kids have depression and anxiety, and others attempt or do kill themselves because of cyberbullying.
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"Cyberbully Help." //Cyber Bullying Help//. Web. 23 Feb. 2012. .

Cyberbullying happens by using technology. Some technology that is used for cyberbullying would be cell phones by sending text messages or call the victim, and an computer because the bully instant message the victim or send e-mails, or go through a socializing network to cyberbully the victim. It also happens by the cyberbully not knowing about what's right and what is wrong.
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"Cyber Bullying Statistics | CyberBullying Facts, Stats, and Info." //Cyber Bullying Alert//. Web. 23 Feb. 2012. .

What cyberbullying looks like is usually it's bullying through technology from grades six to eight and may even keep going happening through your high school years. Kids might get threatening messages through websites, emailing or just on their cell phone by girls or boys. Due to research girls usually cyberbully more than boys.
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"What Are the Signs That My Child Is Being Bullied Online?" //Education.com//. Google. Web. 23 Feb. 2012. .

Some signs that someone may be the victim of cyberbullying would be if they were denying to go to school, staying away from technology, withdrawing from family and friends, lack of eating and sleeping, or even their grades declining.
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= Group Work =

-Jamey Rodemeyer
"Jamey Rodemeyer, 14-Year-Old Boy, Commits Suicide After Gay Bullying, Parents Carry On Message (VIDEO)." //The Huffington Post//. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 20 Sept. 2011. Web. 27 Feb. 2012. .

"Community Fired up over Teen's Death." //WIVB TV//. Web. 27 Feb. 2012. . "Share Anti-Bullying Messaging." //GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)//. Web. 28 Feb. 2012. .

1. Who is Jamey Rodemeyer? 1A. Jamey Rodemeyer is a 14 year old boy who committed suicide because of bullying at school, and through technology (Cyberbullying).

2.Where did Jamey Rodemeyer live? 2A. Jamey Rodemeyer lived in Williamsville New York. Williamsville is located in Buffalo New York.

3.Who were his friends and family? 3A. Jamey's parents were Tracy and Tim Rodemeyer. Jamey had one older sister named Alyssa Rodemeyer. Jamey's mom said that most of Jamey's friends were girls because most of the guys made fun of Jamey for his sexuality. Although Jamey was I guess you could say "bullied to death" he did have very supportive friends and family that helped him in his hard times and his decisions.

4.What school did Jamey go to? 4A. The school Jamey went to was Williamsville North High School. This is the school Jamey was in when he started to get bullied.

"Lady Gaga, Parents and Friends of Jamey Rodemeyer Confront Bullying of Gay Kids." //- Last Word//. Web. 27 Feb. 2012. .

5.What did Jamey like? 5A. Jamey really liked Lady Gaga. Jamey looked up to Lady Gaga because she was one of the most important gay supporter in Jamey's eyes and he just really looked up to her songs and her quotes that she has created. One that Jamey really liked was "I was born this way" because he was trying to look at the brighter side of things. He also wanted to let people know that everything will be okay and just keep your head up high because "your on the right track baby!" That was another quote from Lady Gaga that he honored. Another thing Jamey like was "www.itwillgetbetter.com," because he posted videos so everyone will know his problems with bullying, and cyberbullying.